Food & Beverage Manager– Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa
Location: Fawsley, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA
Salary: £45,000 per annum+ service charge + excellent colleague benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7
Come and join our Team...
We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Manager at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Join the team at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, a quintessential English retreat where centuries-old charm meets state-of-the-art wellness.
Here, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences - from indulgent spa breaks to award-winning dining at Cedar, our renowned 3 Rosette restaurant.
As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.
What will the role involve?
As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will lead the delivery of an exceptional guest experience by ensuring our restaurants, bars, and service areas operate to the highest standards. With a strong eye for detail and a passion for hospitality, you will oversee the smooth and efficient running of all food and beverage operations, ensuring service teams are well‑supported, service stations are fully prepared, and all dining spaces are presented impeccably.
You will take ownership of maintaining consistency in our food and beverage offering, upholding brand standards, and driving a culture of excellence across the department. A confident and collaborative leader, you will motivate and guide your team on the floor, fostering strong communication, professional development, and a commitment to outstanding service.
This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary of £45,000 plus a share of service charge.
- A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
- Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Uniform and meals on shift provided.
- Complimentary spa and gym access (*restrictions apply at some venues).
- Free onsite parking (where applicable).
- Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
- Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
- Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
- Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.
Are you Hand Picked?
- We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork.
- You will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.
- You will have previous restaurant and bar or food and beverage experience, with the confidence to work as part of a team and deliver exceptional service standards in a fast-paced, busy hospitality environment.
Who we are…
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.
Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Food & Beverage Manager looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa and apply now.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.